A single story ranch house on Phyllis Lane in South Bristol was saved recently because of quick work by the local fire department.

A Westport Island mother and son plan to ride 180 miles on a tandem bicycle June 19-21 to raise money for a cause they believe in.

Cary Huggins and her husband, Joe, and family have been volunteering for the American Lung Association of Maine for several years, participating in the organization’s “Trek across Maine” in one way or another.

Anybody can grow a 200 pound pumpkin, but the largest ones involve a lot of work.

“It’s more work than some people realize,” said racecar driver turned pumpkin extraordinaire Edwin Pierpont from Jefferson.

The proposed $4.56 million budget for the Great Salt Bay Community School District sailed through with little modification Tuesday.

Governor John Baldacci struck a new posture today when he signed into law a bill that will allow same-sex marriage in Maine.

The Jefferson Budget Committee and Board of Selectmen will hold two separate meetings on May 6 and 7 to discuss the new school project proposed for the town.

The Committee will meet on May 6 at the Jefferson Village School at 6 p.m. The Board of Selectmen will have a special meeting the following day in the town office at 7 p.m.

Bucket brigades and a household-to-household emergency call system may be a part of the Somerville Fire Department’s past, but the eagerness to pitch in and help out remains strong.

Somerville kennel owner Fern Clark was found guilty on several counts of animal cruelty following closing arguments in Bath Superior Court Thursday, May 21. According to the court, Justice Andrew Horton found Clark guilty of cruelty to animals on 15 misdemeanor counts (class D), while dismissing five felony counts and one misdemeanor count.

A proposed $27.7 million for the new Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit faced public scrutiny for the first time Monday in Wiscasset at an informational meeting.

People considering purchasing buildings with residential rental units, or current owners who want to enhance their skills and knowledge, are encouraged to attend “Owning and Managing Residential Rental Properties” presented by Wiscasset’s Coastal Enterprises Inc.

This year, as Mother’s Day approaches, one group of mothers worthy of special recognition are those whose babies are born prematurely. For, along with their bundles of joy, may also come hardships.

While recent Center for Disease Control statistics showed a slight decline in the national rate, preterm birth continues to be a serious problem throughout the U.S. March of Dimes statistics (which appeared on their website several years ago) revealed that Maine reported the second highest increase in the nation in their rate of preterm births between 1992 and 2002.

The Newcastle Board of Selectmen appointed themselves the town’s design review committee Monday evening and agreed to begin the process of reworking the current design ordinances.

A Waldoboro couple has been indicted on charges including assault, burglary and murder in connection with an attack that left one woman dead and another critically injured.

Although disappointed his bill, LD 290, an act that would allow Maine residents to purchase health insurance outside the State was rejected in the House 82-63 on May 13, Rep. Jon McKane (R-Newcastle), said the proposal, is down, but not out.